More on the legacy of “The World Is Yours” below, via Page Six: Rock told the outlet exclusively, “Nas and his people have stonewalled me since 1994 My New Year’s resolution is to be compensated for my hard work on Illmatic.” The lawsuit is said to be a result after repeated attempts to reach the Magic emcee in order to have him honor the original agreement.
Hip-hop icon Pete Rock made headlines recently after it was reported that he’s planning to hit Esco with a lawsuit over the standout Illmatic album single “The World Is Yours.” According to Page Six, attorneys for Rock stated that a percentage of royalties for the song was promised to their client by way of a contract that Nas signed himself. Surprisingly enough, one of the mastermind mixers behind a fan-favorite track is claiming that he hasn’t been paid any of his dues throughout the three decades since Illmatic originally dropped.ĬLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE! The project has become a pillar in defining everything people love about Golden Era rap, and much of that can be attributed to the top-tier production on the 10-track LP modestly timed at just under 40 minutes long. Ask any rap fan to list the greatest rap albums of all time and you might be surprised with how many times Illmatic, the epic 1994 debut album by Queens-bred rap king Nas, manages to get mentioned at the top.
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